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Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.
What We Offer
Salary:
$174,000.00 - $239,500.00
Location:
Santa Clara,CA
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Overview
We’re seeking a seasoned Technical Marketing Manager recognized as a subject-matter expert in Advanced Packaging . This role is responsible for defining product value propositions, building competitive positioning, driving customer adoption, and enabling sales teams for advanced semiconductor packaging solutions
Key Responsibilities
Product & Technology Marketing
Develop and articulate clear value propositions for advanced packaging process control solution
Own creation of technical marketing assets: product briefs, solution whitepapers, competitive analyses, benchmark data summaries, presentations, and webinars.
Translate complex engineering concepts into clear messaging for varied audiences
Market & Competitive Intelligence & H2H Leadership
Conduct market sizing, segmentation, and trend analysis for advanced packaging ecosystems
Track competitive landscape and emerging technologies; provide insights to executives and product teams
Develop application use case for roadmap decisions and prioritization
Lead competitor H2H, drive new product evaluation and adoption
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with product marketing and engineering to shape product strategy based on competitive and customer insights.
Collaborate with corporate marketing on campaigns, messaging, and product launches.
Coordinate with operations and manufacturing for product readiness and customer alignment.
Qualifications
Required
MS or PhD in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related discipline.
10+ years in semiconductor manufacturing or packaging; direct exposure to BEOL/FEOL processes.
Demonstrated expertise in Advanced Packaging ecosystems and customer workflows.
Strong analytical and communication skills; adept at executive storytelling and data-driven decisions.
Experience leading cross-functional projects to milestones in a matrix environment.
Preferred
Hands-on inspection/metrology background.
Experience with pricing strategy, product launches, and field enablement.
Familiarity with reliability, yield, and metrology/inspection data as it relates to packaging performance.
Success Attributes
Strategic, enterprise-level thinker with a solutions-first mindset.
Customer-centric, persuasive communicator who can simplify complex tech.
Comfortable operating autonomously and influencing without authority.
Thrives in fast-paced, high-ambiguity environments.
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full time
Employee Type:
Assignee / Regular
Travel:
Yes, 25% of the Time
Relocation Eligible:
Yes
The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a…